From Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Datian, a Fresno native, is a copywriter and technical writer who has been published in Sunset and Cooking Light Magazines for over a decade. Christine is a graduate of California State University, Fresno (CSUF) with a Master of Arts Degree in Mass Communications. She attributes her accomplishments and interests in writing and creating new recipes to her mother Alice, and her late grandmother, Mrs. Peppy Sarkisian, a native of Adana, Turkey.

The apricot has been the symbol of the Armenian nation and victory for centuries. Armenians currently cultivate around fifty apricot varieties, which are typically harvested from the middle of June[...]

This recipe was featured in VEGETARIAN TIMES on January 2, 2012. Armenian stuffed grape leaves (derevi sarma or yalanchi) are a Middle Eastern favorite — and widely popular as appetizers,[...]

This recipe is featured in Cooking With JON, the engaging cookbook written by award-winning chef Jon Koobation. Jon was the owner and head chef at the acclaimed Jon’s Bear Club[...]

This original and savory recipe is courtesy of “Kevani cooking with minor adjustments” by Salpy’s International Kitchen. Discover signature recipes created by the amazing Salpy Rozario herself, and “an incredible[...]

Discover this savory Sini Beurek and other international recipes at Salpy’s International Kitchen food blog, adapted and tested by Salpy Rozario. Beurek (burek, börek, or boreg) is a classic part[...]

ANI Catering & Cafe’ in Belmont, MA, has been serving authentic Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine to the Greater Boston area for over 20 years. In April, in honor of[...]

“This hummus is velvety-smooth and creamy, with a satisfyingly rich, balanced flavor,” says senior editor Andrew Janjigian. “To achieve a perfectly smooth texture, we simmered canned chickpeas with water and[...]

Jill Simonian, the creator of TheFabMom® blog, is a popular TV/media host/contributor and author with over 200 on-air parenting/lifestyle segments to her credit. Born in Fresno, Jill attended UCLA and[...]

Recently, the Armenian Cultural Conservancy (ACC) of Fresno hosted its third annual Armenian Heritage Culinary Arts Class in the Armenian-American Citizens League Hall (AACL) at the California Armenian Home (CAH)[...]

This vegan eggplant Casserole recipe was published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on April 8, 2014. It is one of many vegan recipes featured in Dikranouhi “Dee” Kirazian’s Armenian Vegan[...]

Fatayer are a staple of Lebanese cuisine. Photos and recipe are courtesy of Analida Braeger at the popular Analida’s Ethnic Spoon food blog launched in 2013. Analida is the talented[...]